Beyond the Ph.D.
Learning at Exponent never ends. Formal mentoring and sponsorship programs provide development for early- and mid-career consultants. Continuing education is expected, recognized, and valued. In one year alone, our professional staff added more than 100 certifications, ranging from fire protection to ballistics training.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe that differences make us stronger: differences of opinion, points of view, and approaches. Investing in our people with equitable opportunities is part of our culture, and our efforts span recruiting, development, communication, and outreach.
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Expertise That Fuels Science & Engineering
Our staff are thought leaders in their areas of expertise, helping to shape processes, applications, and best practices across industries. Learn how we advance our fields through academic appointments, scientific committees and boards, and publications.
Diverse Expertise
To address our clients' real-world challenges, Exponent employs experts from 90+ scientific and technical disciplines. More than 640 of our staff are doctoral-level professionals.
Together, We Advance Science & Engineering
Every day, our professionals advance their fields, contribute to building a pipeline of scientific and engineering talent, and lend their expertise to standards-setting committees and organizations.
Scientific Publications
On average, Exponent consultants and staff author, co-author, and contribute annually to more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific and engineering publications — on topics ranging from improving public health to preventing building collapses.
Academic Appointments
Today, more than 50 of our full-time consultants serve as adjunct professors, lecturers, instructors, and advisors at universities across the country and around the world.
Committees & Boards
Exponent staff serve on more than 250 individual scientific and engineering committees and advisory boards, including the International Standards Organization and Underwriters Laboratories.
Meet Our People
Get to know some of the experienced professionals who work at Exponent and learn how we support their continued growth.
"People are the core of Exponent."
"Exponent is outstandingly supportive of allowing its people to publish independently."
"At this firm, we support the growth of employees."
"I enjoy putting time into making sure our young colleagues get all the exposure in the world so that they can grow as quickly as they possibly can."
"I knew at Exponent, I could continue to grow, continue to learn."
"You will find quality relationships here."
"I have the privilege of creating opportunities for others."
"We have great resources for mentorship, but simultaneously a lot of flexibility and autonomy."